The Real Cost of Utilities, Why Are Newer Homes being ReSold? and More
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- Jerry and Linda give viewers a look at their newest utility bills. Some service fees have been increased 2.5%. Questions are featured on singles, home improvement, palm trees, mail, golf carts and more! Meet some great viewers and laugh along with Gizmo. At the end of the video you can click the link to one our best videos ever on expenses.
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I like 7pm for a premiere....after dinner and before television.
I’m with you Frank I lost my wife in 2010. Was here in 2011-13 it was great, if you golf there’s lots of golf groups. I moved back to The Villages in June this year. I’m very shy and it’s hard for me socially but I’m working on it. When I start to get bad feeling down and being alone I just get in my golf cart and go for a long ride. I’m looking for a golf group because it’s not as good to golf alone. I don’t think you would have a problem here a lot of great people here. You can’t go wrong.
Sorry for your loss. I'm an introvert too. Get into a golf group and you'll be on your way socially. Best wishes.
@@dogcrazy25 Sue, just thinking. Why Don’t you and Ronnie get together? Ronnie, are you ready to get social?
Ronnie, I’m sorry about your wife. I used to be shy when I was younger. It can be very painful. Not so much anymore. I’ve found when you’re single, you have to be assertive. Our society revolves around couples and families. In the real world, the single “guy” has to make the first move. I find that works well. Most of my friends are married. Good luck. Heck, I’d be your friend, but I don’t live anywhere near The Villages.
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Toni my wife was the only girl I’ve ever been with when we met she taught me the facts of life. she was 13 I was 17 just graduated out of high school she told me she was going to be 16 I believe her when she told me she just turned 14 I thought I’m going to jail. I told her it’s okay. After I enlisted in the Marine Corps and my orders were to Vietnam I told if I make it back home with all my arms, legs, fingers and toes we will be married. I kept my word for the next 40 years. We couldn’t have children she had 3 major miscarriage the doctor told her if she got pregnant again she could lose her life so I took care of that. It’s hard at time because my sibling all had children and grandchildren and now at 74 without hurts a little. Sorry for the rambling but when there is know one to talk to it help. God Bless
Ronnie and Frannk. my husband died in 2021. I don't live in the villages but in NE Florida. I drive down to TV occasionally. *wink* *wink*
Thanks for the airplane ride Jerry. When it comes down to it, I don't think it matters what time of day you broadcast your premier. That's the benefit of youtube. We get and watch it when we want it on our time. All your subscribers will get the notification whenever they check it. "It's all good!" Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving... Steve
I hate the electric bikes. Its not only that you can't hear them, its that the riders are usually going so much faster than they could under their own power.
As far as turnpike noise, it really depends on your location. I'm 4 streets away from the turnpike and can barely hear it. In another village, you can hear it 10 streets away. Don't be fooled, there is a ton of noise up north! You can hear the train and train whistles, more truck and traffic due to all the shopping, etc. Find a village and house you like and make sure you visit it to see the noise level for yourself.
Not all electric bike riders are bad.
As an avid cyclist we know to always pass on the left and to announce “on your left” as you come upon a walker! Even with a bell announcing your presence is a good idea.
Thank you for sharing! Happy Thanksgiving! Steve
Always enjoy starting Mondays and Thursdays with my "Jerry and Linda fix"! As to the premier time, it worked for me, but from what you're saying, it's late for some. Maybe one hour earlier would work, but I'll watch no matter when you air them!
Thanks! Love your show, as always! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁!
Great show Jerry and Linda! Thank you!
Thanks for all the info. Sounds like a fun place to live . Be safe 🙏
Love your show! You both are the best!❤
Thanks for another great show. We watched on Thursday and enjoyed the fly over The Villages as well. Loving your hair, Linda!
Another great show happy thanksgiving
always like to start my days with you. I must confess I do not look until 10 am . So you just keep doing what you are doing
Hello Jerry and Linda thank you for all you do and Happy Thanksgiving. When it comes to walkers, if your path has a traffic pattern, meaning right and left traffic, you should always walk on the left, against traffic, so you can see what"s coming. Hopefully no surprises.
I love the early morning. Drink my coffee & watch your wonderful show. Happy Thanksgiving to ALL.
I get excited when you guys do bills and cost of living videos, it’s sooo much cheaper to live in TV then in southern CA!
Awesome video...I also saw the premier last week, and it was wonderful! Such a unique perspective of the beautiful area you live in. Speaking of beautiful, Linda, you looked so pretty in this video. Your hair looked amazing! Thank you for bringing us these amazing videos, because it's so apparent how much work goes into them..but I have to admit, I love the bloopers 😁 Have a great week! 💕🏌🌴
🤣🥰Gizmo! Many thanks for sharing such great details 🤩😎😘.
Great show! You guys just keep getting better and better. I retired to Bonita Springs from St Paul, MN three years ago. Sometimes I miss my old stomping grounds, so I've leased a studio apartment in St Paul where I can stay when I want. The best of both worlds!
Always love your vlogs...and gizmo
Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry about the Gecko squash on your blinds but you gave me a much needed Monday laugh! Love your show. Thank you.
Hahaha Jerry said he rolled up and popped.. and then the look on Linda's face . Great video and thanks for the laughs guys I needed that!
Hi Jerry and Linda, I think 3am est. would be a good time to air your next premier. Even though I am half kidding, you may be suprised how many old folks can't sleep. Keep up the good work!
Fun show! Loved the picture with the cloud and the sun beaming behind it😮 Compliment for Linda, you’re hair style and coloring is beautiful!
Great show today - Gizzy too! I cracked up watching Jerry move in fast motion rolling up the golf cart windows. Try magic eraser on the lizard ‘squish’. 🌴⛳️☀️
Hi Jerry and Linda, for the squished gecko residue try Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser. That's my go to remedy when I tackle hard to get out stains. Always good to have on hand! Loved those jokes by The Giz! Great, informative show as always! Thank you guys! 😊 💟
Always such an interesting show🤩🤩We so look forward to Monday’s & Thursday’s‼️
Thank you Penny, we appreciate that!
We had Walt as narrator on the trolley tour way back when! We took visitors to his tour later, too. What a great asset for The Villages! I hope he is still around 😊
I have the double oven now and I made sure we're getting one in the new one. I can't live without it!
We have a Curtis Cab on our cart and LOVE it. It's so quick and easy to open and close the doors. The roll-up vinyl is too much trouble and slow. When there is a sudden downpour, seconds count, lol!
Dawn and I have been villagers for over four months now and love it here! Our neighbors have become our villages family and we spend many happy evenings playing games of Samba and Mexican train at each other’s homes. I have become a fiddle player for the wonderful Villages Celtic Show Band and also play first violin in The Villages Pops. I hope to see you at one or more of our concerts🎻 Thank you for all of the valuable and useful information that you have gifted us these past years! Michael and Dawn Schafle❤️
Non villager here. On east coast inland down in Rockledge Fl. Water, sewer, iriigation and trash $96-$110 a month. Gas $36 a month. Electric $170-$210 a month depending on season. Home owners insurance for a 1864 sq ft $2200 a year, some neighbors $4000 a year with same size house. Property taxes $1700 a year. Getting unaffordable in Fl.
I never seem to be around during anyone's live streams. So as far as I'm concerned I'll probably be seeing it as a replay. Btw, enjoyed your Villages flyover.
Happy Monday Jerry, Linda and Gizmo. Anytime works for me cuz I’m home but if had to choose; bout 10am after folks breakfast or 4pm before dinner. Yes guys. In 2009/10; I experienced temps in the low 30’s and even like an inch of snow and frosted cars in Sarasota/Bradenton area. Omg. Sandra was on the Price is Right? Wow. Would love to see a then and now. Dressing to go out so listening. No long comment today. Thanks in advance for I’m sure an amazing Vlog. Have a great week and see you next video.
I love your humor when you guys have “bloopers break”.
If we can not find humor in our life bloopers … at this point in life … don’t take life too serious.
I love your youtube channel and a loyal listener
Good video. The bloopers cracked me up this week. 😂 And yes, it was the Gecko (real name Anoli) droppings you saw. 🤪
Regarding Premiers, not all of your viewers are Eastern Time Zone. So what works in Florida might not work elsewhere. I’m Central and 7:00 pm Central works good most nights.
Another great MBM Jerry, Linda and Gizzy. Talking about the walkers on the trails. They SHOULD ALWAYS WALK FACING THE TRAFFIC.. We lived next to I-64 in Newport News, Va. Our noise problem was not the highway traffic but the fighter jets flying over our house at all times of the day and night, landing at Langley AFB. It didn't really bother us because it was the SOUND OF FREEDOM. Sometimes I think I could hit them with a golf ball using a wedge. Also on the lines of home improvement other than the ones mentioned, you have SPARR HARDWARE.. Corner of Signature rd. (Powell rd) and 44.❤
Thank you for showing the bill. The water and sewer looks so much cheaper than what I'm paying in Lakeland.
My wife and I are looking to become snowbirds. We love your programs and the great information! I hope it will be warmer than 30’s we are currently experiencing here in Orland Park IL….12/10-12-16.
In the 80's my wife and I lived in Karachi, Pakistan. There were lots and lots of geckos there. Someone told my wife that if you keep your house cold they won't come in. After that our house was about 40 degrees F year round. In the case of one sneaking in she put so much Raid on it I don't know if the poison got it or it just drowned.
Your Indiana roots show by by how nice your both seem thank you.good job.and godspeed 🙏 💙
Great show. Loved the jokes today Gizmo! Linda I love the highlights in your hair.
Thank you Debbie! 😁😁
I love Linda's new hair style. Great show today.
Best thing we ever did was remove 2 cocos palms that were rubbing up against our house (planted by the previous owner) we had an arborist do the job but hubby still ended up digging out the root balls, a big job also.
Great premier show last week 👍. Yes I once had two Washingtonian palms and I cut them down because they don't self clean and it gets costly the upkeep. What I replaced them with Christmas tree palms or sabal palms which these are self-cleaning meaning the branches fall off themselves. That's the most important thing and height when you're picking a Palm. At my prior home I did have rubellini's palms which they were my favorite but the birds love them so they can build their nests and keep the cats out. As far as your premiere shows times between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. . Also I'm really liking the variety of the show now. Keep up the good work
Till next time.
J.R.
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With you Jerry, I had a house along a major interstate. Buffered by acre of woods, but it didn’t matter. The only time it was quiet was Christmas morning! We sold due to the nonstop traffic noise.
BTW in Maine water/sewer bill $58 month, summer $65 due to garden/lawn watering. Trash incuded in property taxes. So that monthly bill you show is significant, however it also includes no snow or ice just sunshine😊
The Premier time worked great for me. I live in Oregon, and the time here is three hours earlier than the East coast.😀
Thanks for another great show!
Thank you Raymond!
The last time I recall seeing a commercial for a microwave was sometime in the '70s. I can't remember the name of the spokeswoman [not Betty Furness, she represented a competing company's appliances]; but, the slogan was "If it doesn't say Amana, it's not a radar range". THAT, I remember -- where I put the cell phone to charge? I'll call it from the landline!
Those demonstrations of things like the golf carts are so informative, thanks. I won't even try to wade into the gas cart vs. electric cart debate, that's like two warring camps!
Great as always, enjoy your Thanksgiving Week🦃
Thank you Mark, we just responded to your email.
🦃🦃🦃🦃HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO THE SWEETEST COUPLE EVER🦃🦃🦃🦃
Shirley!!! Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Good morning Jerry and Linda and Gizmo! Great show. I've read that dried Lavender repels many creatures, I'm not sure if it works on frogs, but it might be worth a try! I told Rich we should plant Lavender around our house. Please give Gizmo a pet for me! Happy Thanksgiving! We'll see you soon, we arrive in 20 days!!!
See you when you get here!
Thanks for answering my question about the resale of the newer homes south of 44. I guess the noise doesn’t bother me since we just bought a house in DeLuna yesterday (first day of our lifestyle visit!). Actually, we couldn’t hear the turnpike noise from our new home, so we’re excited!! Thanks for all your info over the years. My husband was so reluctant to come down here until he started watching you!
Congratulations!!!
Looking forward to your palm tree segment. I love the Robellini palms but I've heard they don't do well in colder weather. I'm wondering how I can protect them from the frost. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for your great videos!
I thought Jerry looked very pale today … maybe it was the new light. Lol!
Linda, you are rocking that ND green color shirts and Jerry his ND shirt. Loving them!
Hi Gizmo, I work for a well known Italian food manufacturer. Loved the pasta joke. Mangia bene (eat well). Ciao & Happy Thanksgiving!
If you have a Dollar Tree they have a wonderful product that gets stains out that other well know products don’t. It’s called Awesome Laundry and Prewash Fighter. You need to definitely try it. And if it doesn’t work the first time keep trying again. Also their Awesome window cleaner which is in a clear bottle is fantastic. It has vinegar in it.
Go Irish!! I have two grown boys who are big sports fans and don't agree on teams (one Buffalo Bills; the other NE Patriots; Yankees vs Red Sox) BUT they do both agree on ND Football 😊. Very excited as I have my lifestyle visit just before Christmas and can't wait. Hoping I'll be able to afford all the monthly costs because I want to be there with all of you. Live alone and want to meet people and do things which is not what I am doing right now. Thanks so much for all the information you give us. It's really appreciated!!!!
During our two rental week visits we noticed that when it rained people were getting rained on while dropping and zipping closed that is when we decided to get hard side GC. Both of our are hard side they are not hot in the summer as some think and they are nice in the cool winter days here. I noticed the water bill shown with “irrigation “ water, up here in the original we have potable water for our lawns. To keep water costs down I placed flat bottom trays in the lawn to collect the sprinkler water to measure. I adjusted each zone (5 zones) time to have the recommended 1/2 inch water for the cycle. I also installed a wireless rain sensor with 48 hour delay to keep from watering when not needed. Just an FYI, from Jake Weible (Ybull) LOL
I redid 1/3 of my lawn from seed. U get a rebate on ur treatment fees (ORD) IF u water. BUT with the high $$ sprinklers I brought I didn't use enough or have to move them too. Like 60ft range all metal too. Spend the $$$ buy Good ALOHA
Hi Jerry and Linda.... My wife and I just turned 80. We love your videos even at our age. 🥰
We are glad that you do, and thank you for watching. By the way 80 is the new 60.😁
Definitely a big difference in temperatures around Florida. Many people don't realize that it can be 60° in JAX and down in Hollywood Beach (where I lived for awhile), it's 75° on the same day! Good show, as always!
Great point!
We have a family member who was injured by a bicycle rider. Our family member was standing in his front yard watering his lawn when a young man on a bicycle came riding down the city sidewalk. He lost control of his bike and ran into our family member knocking him to the ground. Our family member hit his head on his concrete driveway. His injuries included brain damage. At the age of 50 he was no longer able to work due to memory loss and physical weakness. So when I am walking on sidewalks I am always on the lookout for bikers. They do sneak up o a person. I agree that they should not be on sidewalks.
Adonidia Plams and Fox Tail palms also come with multiple trunks. They are commonly referred to as a Christmas Palm.
Love Linda’s shirt! Green is definitely her color!
I like the shout outs at the end of the video so I get the info while I walk my dog.
Bloopers had me rolling today! 😂
Herman’s Hermits was my favorite group when I was a teen……..many years ago!
🎶There's a kind of hush🎶Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter🎶I'm Henry the 8th I am🎶I'm into something good🎶
I would love for the live shows to be on a Sunday afternoon late. Monday through Thursday I am unavailable until 8 o’clock to the 8 o’clock works. Normally I just couldn’t make it the other day. The other thing would be in the mornings would be a good time.
Good on ya with your ND garb! Former South Bender living in Del webb in Fort Mill,SC.
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The local paths in my state have signs asking people to announce themselves when passing someone. Nearly everyone says “passing on your left” or just “on your left” as a warning. Makes things a lot safer, I think.
Good information, hi from Dandridge Tn.
Casey
I had a queen palm and washintonian. Took them out and put in liqustrums. Beautiful dark green leaf tree . you can leave them natural or you can shape them. Not sure about cold weather though. It’s been cold here and they’ve been fine. I am north of Orlando.
Love ligustrums. I also like the weeping bottle brush tree.
Hello , its a good idea to change the plastic push pull knobs on all water appliances, they unlike conventional plumbing (copper)needs to be done by a plumber in most cases. We used a local plumber in the Villages, (kiley & sons) and they were about 50. Dollars each. The problem with the plastic push pull is sometimes people turn them and they can start leaking and that will force you to shut off your entire water system, until repaired. Not sure, but they may not be up to code any longer because of the quality of the product, but I don’t know that for sure.
Thanks!
We appreciate it, Sherrill! ❤❤❤❤❤
Good job Gizmo❤
My family in NY use to call me a sissy when I would complain when the temps would go below 70 in Florida until they came down during a cold snap. They couldn't believe how cold it felt at 69 compared to NY at 69. It has to do with the humidity. They are believers now. Always enjoy watching your show on Monday and Thursday in the morning while I am having my morning tea. That is around 8-9 am
OMG LMAO - Lizard squish LOL, grew up in south Florida - I’ve never heard of “Lizard Squish” - I still can’t stop laughing!! You two are the BEST! He POPPED. OMG still laughing!
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Maytag still advertises on TV. Maybe try Simple Green on your blind. Lay them them in your bathtub and soak them. If you have a whirlpool tub run that while your soaking them. I like the roll up curtains that you have on your cart. Being 6 ft tall myself, I still hit my head on the roof when I play golf, getting in and out.
Don't forget there is Sparr Building and Farm Supply on Hwy 44 right across from Brownwood.
Yes, we go there every once in a while.
For the stain on your white curtain I would recommend trying peroxide. Just put it all over the stain and wait a few hours to see the result.
Hey guys, love your videos. I think Linda's microphone is pointed at Jerry.
Jerry...BACXK IN THE 1960's Amana Radar Range was a common commercial. My parents had one that we gave away when we sold the home in 2010. IT WAS STILL WORKING EFFICIENTLY!
We remember! 🙂🙂
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃
I think the most commercials are for DRUGS. Which I really dislike. Watched your premiere the next day. Enjoyed the flyover. Thanks,Sue in Southern Delaware
The “”Hole Foods” joke was cute! Hadn’t heard that one before.
I enjoy listening to you two,my parents are from southern Indiana dad from Marengo and mom from English, it's beutiful,but no jobs or opportunity.all the best from New Buffalo Michigan
We have been to both of those places many times. Maringo cave more times than we can count. We always drove through both on our way to Patoka. You probably know the Hangers, the Broughtons, the Little's…
Regarding the bike/walking path, the bell is good, but if you don't have one, it a common courtesy in my experience to call out "On your left!" when approaching a walker. Safer for the biker and the walker if they don't collide!
Live shows might be best at 8am, people are usually doing breakfast and could watch while eating or having coffee. Other than that any time before 7pm since most viewers are busy relaxing after dinner or are entertaining themselves with friends or alone. My guess is that maybe 1/2 of your viewers are retired so evening and weekends works best for those not retired yet and the others who are retired are probably good at any time you do it. So try catering to whatever the majority of your viewers are, retired or still working. I like the mornings myself during the week.
Like the Notre Dame stuff. I myself am a huge NDSU fan (North Dakota State Univ) we played UND (Univ North Dakota) this last Saturday and many people confuse UND up here with Notre Dame due to the abbreviation. Can't wait to move to The Villages this summer.
Linda, I get you on the stove - had the same kind & loved the upper oven since it was smaller and easier to heat...only used the lower one once for Thanksgiving - what a pain having to bend over so far to lift a hot 30 lb turkey! Jerry -you didn't show us how easy it was to get in & out of the cart with the sides down....
For a good Florida native species the cabbage palm is the state tree. It will grow anywhere in Florida. Not as pretty as a Royal Palm but at least they're native. Love the show. You guys work hard putting it together and the quality shows.
Thanks Tom, you're amazing. 😁😁
My husband used to say “it’s not real Florida until you see a coconut palm” (we’re from Miami)! 🥥🌴
Gizmo is adorable ❤🐾❤️!!!!
Try The Pink Stuff cream paste cleaner, comes in a tub.. I swear by it. Walmart or Amazon. Try on an inconspicuous spot first but I use it for everything.
Something to clean your rollup shade could be from the Dollar Tree. It's called "Totally Awesome" All Purpose Concentrate. Has no acid, ammonia, bleach and is nonflammable. Use w/an old toothbrush to scrub. Luv it. I'm no longer in FL and I miss it.
Thank you!!
My parents had a Washington Palm in their yard in the Villages that grew and GREW and GREW so it had to be removed. Mom said it reminded her of Jack and the Beanstalk! They tried Robollinis, my mom's favorite, 3 times but lost all of them when it got too cold!
Our Washingtonias are probably going away!
@THE VILLAGES FLORIDA NEWCOMERS it's fun to watch how they remove them!
Changing over to LED bulbs does help with the electric bill. About 10 years ago, I vowed i'd never use them, because the light was annoying and the bulbs were like 20$ each. But they have perfected the technology, and as long as you get bulbs with 2700K color temperature, they will look just like incandecent. and the price has come down to a reasonable level.